Gomez, Raul
Instrumental
For the next reissue in Mr Bongo's Cuban Classics series, we look to Raúl Gómez's entrancing 1977 'Instrumental' album. Presenting a unique blend of orchestral disco and jazz-funk, with Afro-Cuban flavours and soundtrack influences, it's rich with drum breaks, energy and evolving compositions. A record that forever keeps you guessing, powered by an exemplary orchestra at the top of their game. Cuban composer and singer Raúl Gómez is most known for featuring in the groups Mirtha Y Raul and Los Bucaneros alongside producing the Cuban classic 'Los Reyes 73' album, amongst a whole host of other incredible productions over the years. Released on Cuba's state-owned label Areito, 'Instrumental' sees Gómez not only as an instrumentalist and author, but also as a producer and arranger.